Our Story
Ivory Wealth Management was founded in 2014 when Charles Crilly and Kathy Hofmann-Stupak opened an independent office in Essex, Connecticut. Since then, the firm has grown to five advisors with offices in Essex and Huntington. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, we provide clear, objective financial guidance to individuals, families, business owners, executives, and retirement-plan sponsors.
The name “Ivory” reflects our connection to the community we call home. In the late 1800s, Ivoryton, our neighboring village, was a national center for ivory manufacturing. Companies like Comstock, Cheney & Co. and Pratt, Read & Co. helped make the lower Connecticut River Valley the heart of America’s ivory-processing industry. Our name honors this local history and the region’s enduring legacy of craftsmanship and enterprise.
Since our founding, we have built a full-service advisory firm with capabilities in financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. Our team combines experience in investment research and comprehensive financial planning to serve a diverse client base. Independence, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility guide everything we do.